BORN

1934

DIED

2011

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James Castrodale Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 15, 2011.

James Lawrence Castrodale, was born Nov. 17, 1934 in Burlington, IA and went to be with the Lord Aug. 13, 2011 in Pueblo West, CO. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Jane; children, Elaine Michelle Castrodale; James Lawrence (Lee Ann) Castrodale, Jr.; John Lee Castrodale; Michael Dean (Barbara) Castrodale; and Mark Stephen (Shannon) Castrodale, Montrose, CO. Also survived by 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Louise Castrodale, Galesburg, IL; brothers, Rev. David Castrodale, Keokuk, IA; and Paul Castrodale, Coon Rapids, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Elmer and Florence Castrodale. James attended Denver University and was a banker in Denver. He was the Thornton, CO City Manager, and owned his own land and water consulting and real estate development company in Denver. In Montrose, CO he worked for a golf development company, a real estate company, and the District Attorney. James loved his Lord and Savior and his wife and children. He enjoyed camping, fishing, golf, and touring Colorado. Cremation, with a memorial service 2pm Wed. at Imperial Funeral Home. The family extends their appreciation to Dr. Guy Kemling, Parkview Home Health Care, and Sangre de Cristo Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to National Jewish Hospital in Denver, attn: Dr.James Ellis through the funeral home office.

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August 18, 2011

Karen D. Nelson Erickson

To the family of Jim: My prayers are with you and wish you peace and strength. The Harold D. Nelson family were close friends with Jim's parents in the 1950's and the Nelson children (Elaine, Karen & Alden) enjoyed the friendship of Jim, Paul & Mary during Elmer's pastoral time at the First Presbyterian Church of Minneapolis and years thereafter. After all these years, I continue to write Jim's sister, Mary, and e-mail Jim's brother, Paul, from time to time. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

August 16, 2011

John Lumb

Mike: I am so very sorry to learn of this loss. God be with you and know that your family is in my prayers.

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